Lockdown Protocol

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D drives Lockdown Protocol with an 8-core, 16-thread configuration based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz, combined with a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, position it as a strong contender for this FPS title. The processor's benchmark profile reveals a notable split: single-thread performance is modest, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157, while multi-threaded results are far more robust, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10108.

For Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests the CPU's multi-threading capability is the primary asset. The 3DMark scores scale impressively from 1575 at 2 threads to 6764 at 16 threads, indicating strong scaling that benefits games designed to utilize multiple cores. The Passmark multi-thread score of 26318 further underscores this strength. The processor's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it outperforms a large majority of alternatives, though its single-thread scores lag behind its multi-thread achievements, hinting that the game's frame pacing at higher refresh rates may be influenced by per-core efficiency rather than raw core count.

The 5700X3D's 7 nm process node and 8,850 million transistors contribute to a 105 W TDP, a figure that allows sustained boost behavior without thermal throttling in typical desktop scenarios. With DDR4 memory support and a dual-channel interface providing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, the CPU's memory subsystem aligns with the platform's capabilities. The PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has adequate bandwidth, though the RTX 2060 SUPER's PCIe 3.0 interface effectively limits this particular pairing to older bus speeds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1203rd out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the lower-mid tier of all possible system configurations, suggesting that while it can run the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to the entire benchmark database. The rank position indicates that a majority of combinations tested achieve higher average frame rates, which aligns with the GPU's age and tier rather than the CPU's capabilities.

The CPU itself, when isolated, sits in a much stronger position. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P with an average score of 24627 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24605 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i5-11600 at 24559 with a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 edges slightly ahead with a 24811 average score and a -0.6% delta, meaning the 5700X3D trails by 0.6%. These tight margins show the processor is competitive with a broad range of modern chips, yet the overall combo rank suffers due to the GPU's limitations.

The GPU's standalone performance tells a different story. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% delta), the RTX 2070 at 19680 (0.5% delta), and the Quadro K5200 at 19623 (0.8% delta). The Tesla K40m trails by 1.3% at 19519. This clustering indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER is evenly matched with several older or workstation-class cards, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck in this combo. The rank disparity between the CPU's strength and the GPU's mid-tier positioning explains the overall 1203rd placement.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 100.7 FPS, but this drops to 73 FPS at 1440p and further to 45.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 54.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU's multi-threaded headroom remains underutilized at higher resolutions.

The Low settings row provides the clearest evidence of the CPU's ceiling. At 1080p Low, the system hits 160.5 FPS, which drops to 115.7 FPS at 1440p and 76.9 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Low result approaches the practical limits of what this CPU-GPU pairing can deliver, and the substantial drop at 1440p suggests the GPU is already saturated even at low graphical fidelity. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the 1080p Low result would be much closer to the 1440p Low figure, as resolution would have minimal impact on CPU load.

The Ultra settings row shows the steepest decline: 73.6 FPS at 1080p, 51.4 FPS at 1440p, and 34.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 34.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combination is not suitable for maximum fidelity at 4K. The data consistently points to the RTX 2060 SUPER as the primary constraint, with the 5700X3D providing sufficient compute to drive higher frame rates if the GPU could keep pace.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 160.5 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded across all configurations. High settings yield 100.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 114.3 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 73.6 FPS, still playable but clearly below the headroom available at lower presets. The 1080p results show a 54.2% reduction from Low to Ultra, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical fidelity on this GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings average 115.7 FPS, representing a 27.9% drop from the 1080p Low result. High settings produce 73 FPS, a 27.5% reduction. Medium achieves 84.6 FPS, down 26.0% from 1080p Medium. Ultra at 1440p averages 51.4 FPS, a 30.2% decrease from 1080p Ultra. The 1440p results remain playable at Medium and below, but the Ultra preset falls short of 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 76.9 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, High to 45.7 FPS, and Ultra to 34.8 FPS. The 4K Low result is notably strong, suggesting that with reduced graphical demands, the system can still provide a smooth experience at this resolution. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 54.7%, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are quickly overwhelmed by higher quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. Low averages 115.7 FPS and Medium averages 84.6 FPS at 2560x1440, while High falls to 73 FPS and Ultra to 51.4 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most capable resolution, with all presets exceeding 73 FPS. The highest average of 160.5 FPS occurs at 1080p Low, and even Ultra maintains 73.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Low, the system produces 76.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 34.8 FPS. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores suggest it could handle higher frame rates if the RTX 2060 SUPER were more powerful.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, 1080p averages 100.7 FPS while 4K averages 45.7 FPS, a reduction of 54.6%. This significant drop indicates the GPU's rendering capability is the primary constraint.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706, which it leads by 0.3%.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the best experience with an average of 160.5 FPS, offering the smoothest gameplay and highest headroom for fast-paced FPS action. At 1440p, Low remains viable at 115.7 FPS, while Medium at 84.6 FPS provides a balanced trade-off between visual quality and responsiveness. The High preset at 1080p yields 100.7 FPS, which is adequate for competitive play, but the data suggests that Medium at 1080p (114.3 FPS) offers a better frame rate with only a modest visual compromise.

For those seeking visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1080p produces 73.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold and represents the highest quality option that remains smooth. At 1440p, the Ultra preset's 51.4 FPS falls below 60, so Medium at 84.6 FPS is the recommended preset for this resolution to maintain fluidity. The 4K resolution is best served by the Low preset, which achieves 76.9 FPS; all higher presets at 4K drop below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 34.8 FPS being unsuitable for gameplay.

The measured data indicates that the optimal experience balances the GPU's capabilities with the CPU's headroom. The 5700X3D can push well beyond 100 FPS in this game, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result, but the RTX 2060 SUPER caps performance at higher settings. Therefore, the most consistent recommendation is 1080p Medium or High, which provides 114.3 FPS or 100.7 FPS respectively, ensuring both smoothness and acceptable visual quality without pushing the GPU to its limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, based on the Turing architecture and TU106 chip, delivers the graphical performance for this combo. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K with higher presets. The GPU's base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS positions it as a mid-range card from its generation.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a Passmark G2D score of 854, with DirectX 12 performance at 61 and DirectX 11 at 130. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 highlights its DirectX 12 capabilities, which are relevant for Lockdown Protocol's modern rendering requirements. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors contribute to a 175 W TDP, requiring a 450 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector. Its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is an average performer, and the measured FPS data in this game reflects that positioning.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706, which it leads by 0.3%, and the RTX 2070 at 19680, which it leads by 0.5%. This close grouping indicates the card performs at a level comparable to older flagship cards and slightly below its immediate successor. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 34.8 FPS average suggests the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for maximum fidelity at high resolutions. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 2019 release date further contextualize its mid-tier standing in the current benchmark landscape.